What is the cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Leiden?

The cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Leiden is to train which costs €3 - €7 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Haarlem to Leiden?

The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Leiden is to train which takes 20 min and costs €3 - €7.

Is there a direct bus between Haarlem and Leiden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Haarlem, Centrum/Houtplein and arriving at Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Haarlem and Leiden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Haarlem and arriving at Leiden Centraal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Haarlem to Leiden?

The distance between Haarlem and Leiden is 29 km. The road distance is 31.4 km.

How do I travel from Haarlem to Leiden without a car?

The best way to get from Haarlem to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs €3 - €7.

How long does it take to get from Haarlem to Leiden?

The train from Haarlem to Leiden Centraal takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Leiden bus from?

Haarlem to Leiden bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Haarlem, Centrum/Houtplein station.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Leiden train from?

Haarlem to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Haarlem station.

Train or bus from Haarlem to Leiden?

The best way to get from Haarlem to Leiden is to train which takes 20 min and costs €3 - €7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Haarlem to Leiden bus arrive?

Haarlem to Leiden bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal.

Where does the Haarlem to Leiden train arrive?

Haarlem to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.

Can I drive from Haarlem to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Haarlem to Leiden is 31 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Haarlem to Leiden.

How do I get a train ticket from Haarlem to Leiden?

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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There are 4 ways to get from Haarlem to Leiden by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Haarlem to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
20 min
€3–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Haarlem, Centrum/Houtplein to Leiden, Station Leiden Centraalbus 250
1h 10m
€7–10
Drive 31.4 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Leidencar 31.4 km
40 min
€6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Haarlem to Leidentaxi 31.4 km
40 min
€85–110

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Distance: 28.6 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Haarlem, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Haarlem to Leiden Centraal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3–7 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Qbuzz B.V. operates a bus from Haarlem, Centrum/Houtplein to Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route hourly.

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